Title: Operating System and Desktop Application Strategies
Course: CTS 2307 Windows Management > Section: Module 1

Introduction

Windows 8 supports several types of installation strategies such as conventional single boot, multi-boot and enterprise desktop virtualization. Windows 8 Enterprise edition includes a new feature called Windows to Go that enables users to boot to a full version of Windows 8 from an external USB drive on a Windows 7 or higher operating system providing rapid deployment and instant recovery from operating system failures. In this module you will create a VHD Boot file and add a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) image to the boot menu. Next you will install applications and create customized versions of Internet Explorer for enterprise deployment.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Create and deploy a Windows to Go Workspace Drive
- Describe the three desktop virtualization models
- List the typical components of MED-V desktop delivery model
- Describe the command line utilities used to control the boot process
- Create applications that can run in a virtualized environment
- Manage Apps with Group Policy
- Create customized deployments of Internet Explorer 10

Readings & Resources

- Designing an Operating System Installation Strategy - Lessons 1
- Designing an Application Strategy for Desktop Applications - Lesson 2